Order Ganoidei (Noun)
Meaning
A group of mostly extinct primitive bony fishes characterized by armor-like bony scales.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The fossil remains of the order Ganoidei date back to the early Devonian period, over 400 million years ago.
- Order Ganoidei fish possessed placoid or ganoid scales, offering protection from predators.
- Scientists closely studied the features of the order Ganoidei to better understand the origins and evolution of other fish groups.
- Order Ganoidei fish played a significant role in the diverse aquatic ecosystems during the Paleozoic Era.
- The discovery of a nearly complete order Ganoidei specimen provided valuable insights into the early development of fish armor plating.